Active NPI 1699740662 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Curtis Matson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Mankato, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Matson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Mankato, MN. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1981, Dr. Matson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1431 PREMIER DR.

Dr. Matson maintains professional affiliations with Orthopaedic And Fracture Clinic, P A., River'S Edge Hospital And Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1431 Premier Dr

Mankato, MN 560016076

Telephone 5073866600

Fax 5076255971

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.a. Facility NPI 1659346609

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Mankato, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +23.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

21 Specialists

Practicing in Mankato, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

28.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Matson (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Mankato Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	13,620	107	$0.44	$0.13
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,008	15	$18.50	$8.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	114	$379.24	$67.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	161	113	$346.52	$86.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	101	$490.39	$123.41
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	82	36	$17.00	$6.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	63	$213.12	$54.31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	77	54	$190.64	$38.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	57	39	$162.14	$34.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$639.12	$160.55
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	46	35	$219.46	$46.41
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	42	30	$416.33	$106.63
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	41	34	$160.78	$32.64
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	29	17	$163.03	$33.83
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	24	18	$288.33	$48.45
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$172.61	$36.09
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	18	16	$888.22	$201.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$422.22	$106.69
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	11	$265.00	$48.47
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	13	13	$850.92	$168.56
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$189.33	$39.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	640	63	$3.50	$1.01
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	253	90	$17.00	$7.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	122	$333.53	$87.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	161	107	$349.13	$67.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	98	$471.85	$125.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	95	67	$204.68	$55.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	90	63	$181.71	$40.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	41	$155.67	$35.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$613.33	$161.04
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	36	$156.74	$34.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	27	$209.86	$45.65
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	35	24	$370.74	$119.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$408.29	$109.84
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	26	18	$255.38	$46.84
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	11	$153.52	$34.90
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	18	17	$859.56	$206.58
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$181.60	$38.46
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	13	11	$254.00	$54.66
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	11	$6262.56	$1211.28
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$6035.08	$1206.13
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$847.08	$199.35
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$181.00	$40.43
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	12	12	$8.50	$6.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,090	95	$3.50	$1.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	123	$443.17	$125.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	147	104	$343.03	$67.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	108	$309.54	$89.85
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	106	65	$178.72	$41.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	100	70	$193.05	$55.52
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	76	25	$17.00	$6.59
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	57	49	$149.81	$34.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$596.04	$164.17
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	49	24	$151.08	$35.38
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	34	$201.38	$46.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	34	$150.78	$35.35
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	45	34	$354.87	$118.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$395.41	$110.08
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	28	$176.00	$40.99
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	26	19	$257.50	$43.58
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	25	23	$823.04	$202.76
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	21	$6477.74	$1255.74
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	18	18	$796.33	$191.23
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	11	$245.50	$53.09
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$6033.81	$1224.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,008	14	$18.50	$10.72
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	417	134	$17.00	$5.65
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	374	38	$3.50	$1.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	223	153	$339.11	$68.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	159	$379.42	$129.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	114	$257.22	$90.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	122	89	$155.88	$56.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	87	58	$169.92	$40.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$578.29	$166.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	66	50	$143.39	$34.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	57	42	$145.02	$35.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	30	$196.14	$46.76
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	35	30	$323.03	$109.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$382.29	$111.66
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	27	18	$147.00	$33.78
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	17	$154.11	$37.47
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	24	23	$810.00	$230.61
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	24	24	$164.13	$39.44
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	21	18	$237.19	$49.22
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	17	$800.00	$212.68
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$7727.26	$1439.03
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	18	14	$192.33	$47.05
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	15	15	$775.00	$212.94
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$264.00	$72.81
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	13	11	$8.50	$3.22
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	12	$240.00	$49.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	11	11	$262.36	$69.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,104	15	$18.50	$10.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	363	118	$17.00	$6.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	142	$249.42	$74.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	151	111	$348.54	$66.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	83	$367.11	$108.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	61	46	$154.85	$39.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	41	$131.18	$33.24
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	46	40	$132.70	$33.28
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	43	43	$255.63	$75.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	30	$150.32	$45.22
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	29	$178.28	$45.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$370.35	$106.66
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	22	19	$800.00	$211.57
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	20	16	$172.60	$44.23
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	18	18	$772.89	$204.11
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	18	15	$352.44	$109.67
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$149.50	$38.48
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	11	$221.00	$48.95
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	15	12	$8.50	$3.54
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$130.00	$33.01
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	13	12	$807.23	$226.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	864	14	$18.50	$11.25
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	415	126	$17.00	$6.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	230	176	$241.37	$73.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	186	127	$338.06	$63.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	98	$356.50	$107.49
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	64	48	$144.78	$37.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	59	44	$115.20	$29.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	38	$146.00	$45.09
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	47	47	$248.00	$76.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$359.70	$107.17
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	30	$124.86	$31.99
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	34	28	$162.24	$42.53
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	33	25	$167.00	$41.37
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	29	29	$877.55	$210.81
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	26	17	$220.00	$39.41
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$142.00	$36.93
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	21	20	$910.29	$235.93
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	16	$884.63	$227.01
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	16	$5702.81	$1307.25
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$129.80	$33.67
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$121.38	$31.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	212	69	$16.82	$6.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	89	$232.49	$71.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	97	65	$319.84	$60.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	46	$345.34	$106.13
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	41	28	$143.00	$35.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	25	$140.84	$43.42
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	28	16	$118.00	$30.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$347.63	$105.66
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$239.68	$73.77
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	20	$117.00	$29.22
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	16	$151.00	$39.84
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	18	13	$167.00	$39.61
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$135.81	$33.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml	900	11	$0.70	$0.34
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	219	77	$15.00	$5.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	91	$225.41	$70.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	108	82	$328.30	$62.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	60	$333.79	$105.69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	27	$117.00	$28.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	41	29	$143.00	$34.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	29	$135.21	$43.03
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	32	32	$232.25	$73.51
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	27	17	$114.93	$29.30
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	27	21	$167.00	$38.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	20	$151.36	$40.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$336.38	$105.13
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	20	20	$1461.00	$153.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$142.00	$34.96
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$1604.00	$186.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$6653.09	$1367.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 27349

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

223770900 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Partners

HP18780 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica, Springfield

0900628 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica, Redwood Falls

0907585 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare Mn

115242C572 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica, Mankato

0901558 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One

983181004375 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Mn

14626MA (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/wps

410940705H013 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

River's Edge Hospital And Clinic

1900 Sunrise Dr, Saint Peter, MN 560825376

Phone: 5079312200605

Orthopaedic And Fracture Clinic, P A.

1431 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN 560016076

Phone: 5073866600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 21, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2008

Registered at 1431 PREMIER DR, MANKATO, MN 560016076 (Tel: 5073866600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2008

Registered at 1431 PREMIER DR, MANKATO, MN 560016076 (Tel: 5073866600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2008

Recorded as PAUL MATSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #27349 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699740662

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 22, 2006

Last Update: July 21, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1431 Premier Dr

Mankato, MN 560016076

Phone: 5073866600

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